Projet

USFWS-AFR1736

PROJET

Nom du projet/programme

MENTOR-Fish - Building local technical capacity for the development of sustainable freshwater fisheries management in Gabon

Objectif général

The purpose of this project is to improve the conservation of Gabon’s commercially important freshwater fishes by developing capacity for inland fisheries management. This project is intended to build a team of early career Gabonese professionals to promote sustainable inland fisheries management, including protecting freshwater fish species from illegal harvest. Target fish species include cichlids (Pelmatolapia spp., Oreochromis spp.), catfishes (Clarias spp., Chrysichthys spp.) and species that move between fresh- and saltwater such as “capitaine” (Polydactylus sp.) and “rouge” (Lutjanus sp.).

Financement

327 389 €

Bailleurs

USFWS (United States Fish and Wildlife Service)

Leaders

NC (The Nature Conservancy)